Band 5 – Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – Newcastle Upon Tyne

Pulsejobs.com; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for a locum position in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The role involves conducting mental health assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the well-being of service users. The successful candidate must be BABCP registered with relevant experience in the field. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £300 per recommendation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the relevant field.
• Registered with BABCP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Evaluate patients and formulate individualized care plans.
• Monitor and adjust care plans based on progress.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Compassionate Approach

Risk Assessment

Education

BABCP Registration

Job description

Job Title: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
Band:Band 5
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Working Hours:37.5 hours
Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our private client’s team in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. This locum position offers an immediate start for a short-term contract, providing a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to bring their expertise to a supportive and collaborative environment.

What will your responsibilities be?

As the successful candidate, your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive mental health assessments. You will evaluate patients to understand their mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised care plans tailored to each person’s needs and goals. You will be responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals and adjusting care plans as needed to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. This role requires both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach.

You will maintain and coordinate timely and appropriate interventions through holistic assessment for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA, and in line with the acute care pathway as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must be BABCP registered
• Proven experience in the relevant field

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.